Sport stacking, also known as cup stacking, began its journey in the early 1980s in southern California. It was during this time that the sport started to take shape, evolving from a simple pastime into a more organized activity. The sport received significant national attention in 1990 when it was featured on a segment of the "Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson. This exposure was pivotal as it introduced sport stacking to a much wider audience. Among the viewers of that "Tonight Show" segment was Bob Fox, who was an elementary classroom teacher in Colorado at the time. The sport captivated his interest, and he played a crucial role in further developing and promoting the activity, particularly within educational settings. read more >>

Sport stacking originated in the early 1980's in southern California and received national attention in 1990 on a segment of the "Tonight Show", with Johnny Carson. That was where it first captured the imagination of Bob Fox, who was then an elementary classroom teacher in Colorado.read more >>